Avenon, Komura, Kobalux LTM Jackpot!! Deadstock Avenon 21mm f2.8!

[Xavier Bonet]

Hi, I had been salivating over a 21mm Kobalux for several month, then I found out it was going with other names like Avenon. Then I found Rangefinderforum.com and your thread “Jackpot” (about the Avenon) and tried to register. For over two weeks I could see it but could not participate. I was checking my email and no answer. I discover I had mistype my email. Finally today it seems a “window” open up -Jorge Torralba did register me manually(THANKS)- and I could write on this Forum.
The message is simple, knowing I’ve bought a RD-1 and I have been looking for an Avenon since ages. Mike, Is it still possible to obtain one 21mm Avenon? Thanks a million.
Cheers
Xavier.

 

[mtokue]

I ended up with a spare so I was trying to sell on *bay.
I have sent you a PM.
Mike.

 

[Parker51]

Hi lucky guys,

I know, I'm two years late, but....

by any chance , one of you , lucky guys ,thinking of selling one ???

I'm looking for a black one

(I have a silver one + finder) and I can also trade it +money

Anyway , Thanks....
Claude

 

[sleepyhead]

I have a black one for sale, without finder, on Ebay at the moment - it's a buy it now auction with perhaps an overly optimistic price. I would consider lowering the price for an RFF member.

Do a search for 21mm Kobalux within the EU and you should find it.

 

[anglophone1]

Kobalux 21mm

Kobalux 21mm

Sleepyhead, just sent you a PM.
Clive

 

[Parker51]

I have a black one for sale, without finder, on Ebay at the moment - it's a buy it now auction with perhaps an overly optimistic price. I would consider lowering the price for an RFF member.

Do a search for 21mm Kobalux within the EU and you should find it.

Hi Sleepyhead,

I have seen your ad on ebay, but I'm looking for the all black model .
If you don't sell it at this price, I can be interested .
Please let me know.
Anyway, good sale on the bay.

All the best
Claude

 

[Parker51]

I have a black one for sale, without finder, on Ebay at the moment - it's a buy it now auction with perhaps an overly optimistic price. I would consider lowering the price for an RFF member.

Do a search for 21mm Kobalux within the EU and you should find it.

Hi sleepyhead

i'm still interested

Best
Claude

 

[sleepyhead]

Hi Claude, sorry, but the lens as already been sold. Good luck finding one, regards.

 

[Parker51]

Hi Claude, sorry, but the lens as already been sold. Good luck finding one, regards.

Happy for you;
They are great lenses.
I think I 'm reaching the point to get a completely black millenium one
,So , I feel good too.
Regards
Claude

 

[jlw]

Woo, talk about a blast from the past!

IS there really an all-black Avenon 21/2.8 "type 3" lens, or is that just speculation?

I got one of the dead-stock ones Mike found for us -- it's mostly black, but does have one silver ring (the one nearest the body.)

Reputedly there were very few of these lenses made in the first place (mine is serial number xxx50!) so it would surprise me if there were an even-more-limited edition with a different finish... but stranger things have happened in the world of small-scale Japanese optical manufacturing...

 

[sleepyhead]

The lens I just sold, which was a type 3 was black with a chrome part near the body with depth of field markings, and a chrome ring with a filter thread furthest from the body. I have seen an ALL BLACK version, but it was type 2 I believe.

 

[raid]

Interesting thread from 2005.

I just bought from the UK a used Avenon 21mm/2.8 black for 99 Pounds. It is a good deal.

 

[jmkelly]

No Raid - that is an AM-A-ZING deal! These rarely come up for sale since jiri_e on eBay liquidated his stock. When they do, the type 1 &2 silver models go for about $500 w/o finder (the stock finder is a bit of a dog, anyway). A minty black type 3 should have set you back more like $700-$1000. As you got yours for under US$150 I would say the original title of this thread is apropos - JACKPOT. Post some pics when you can.

 

[raid]

No Raid - that is an AM-A-ZING deal! These rarely come up for sale since jiri_e on eBay liquidated his stock. When they do, the type 1 &2 silver models go for about $500 w/o finder (the stock finder is a bit of a dog, anyway). A minty black type 3 should have set you back more like $700-$1000. As you got yours for under US$150 I would say the original title of this thread is apropos - JACKPOT. Post some pics when you can.

John,
It was from the UK for 99 Pounds. I will get a EX+/Mint- condition black 21mm Avenon with the lens covers but no hood or finder. The exchange rate must have been improving for the US since 137 UK Pounds came to $216.

I am thrilled.

By the way, at one time yesterday, I typed by mistake twice the order for the lens, and it showed as 2 x 99 Pounds for two lenses! I then corrected the order. Now they are out of stock at that store.

 

[johneaton]

Mike
I will definately take 21mm if you have one left.
Happy new year!!
John

 

[jmkelly]

Until recently I owned a lens very similar to that pictured (mine was sn 20108) and it was very nearly every bit as good as the Zeiss Biogon, in a tidier package. Great lens, just not a great focal length for me - rarely used it.

Best of luck with yours, Raid!

 

[raid]

John,
I am relatively new to RF wide angle usage. I havre been palying with a 19mm lens recently, but the Avenon should be giving a less vintage look.

 

[raid]

Mike
I will definately take 21mm if you have one left.
Happy new year!!
John

Note that Mike's thread started in 2005.

 

[jmkelly]

Raid: I've posted this before; it is still probably my favorite shot I ever made with the Avenon 21mm. This was shot @ f2.8. It does not have a vintage look to me. Maybe timeless.

 

[raid]

John: This is a great image. I love the soft light on the little girl. Sharpness in the center and in background is seen. This is a sharp lens.